We delved into the Sunderland Echo archives to look at the different brews to have been produced in the town and nearby over the years.
So whether it’s the Tall Ships special, Double Maxim in a can, the Bounce Back variety or Nowtsamatta, we’ve got them all in these 13 reminders.
Take a look and raise a toast to the ales!
1. Cheers to the 2007 memories
Len Carrick from the Clarendon on High Street East is pictured with his supplies of the new Nowtsamatta beer. Photo: TY
2. Double Maxim in a can
Doug Trotman and Mark Anderson with Double Maxim in a can in 2003. Photo: PB
3. A tribute to the Messiah
Back to 2004 and Fitzgerals landlord Matt Alldis was pictured with Stokoe Beer available for fans who were planning to watch the FA Cup semi final, featuring Sunderland and Millwall. Photo: PB
4. Bouncing back in 2005
Stephen Proudfoot of Darwin Brewery is pictured with Jonathan Graham, right, of the Ropery Deptford, and the new championship beer Bounce Back. Photo: KB